Counseling

Counseling Department

Possible career opportunities

Diablo Valley College’s career development (CARER) courses are designed to provide
students with opportunities to explore career fields and become familiar with the
skills needed to successfully obtain and maintain employment.

Students may earn units for learning on-the-job through Cooperative Education (COOP).
It is part of the total educational process that assists students in exploring and
wisely choosing a career, preparing for full-time employment, and advancing in careers
of their choice. The course is designed for students whose jobs relate to their college
major or career goals and provides on-the-job training in business and industrial
establishments under supervision of a college instructor and is facilitated by the
use of learning objectives.

These courses are for students who are working full or part-time and interested in
earning units while gaining practical work experience, either for pay, as interns,
or as volunteers. College credit is granted for the following: COOP-160: Students
who are employed but have not declared a major or their jobs are unrelated to their
major. COOP-170: Students who are employed and their jobs are related to their major.
COOP-180: Students who are participating in internship or volunteer opportunities
in jobs that are related to their major.

Diablo Valley College’s counseling (COUNS) courses are designed to assist students
in identifying educational and career goals, and enhancing their success by way of
instruction in career and educational planning, and student success strategies.